The police have arrested the man captured in a viral Facebook video physically assaulting a woman believed to be his wife at their residence at Ofankor in the Ga East Municipality. The suspect, identified as John Odartey Lamptey, was arrested on Monday, November 17, at the family residence. A statement issued and signed by Chief Inspector Brigitte Babanawo, Public Relations Officer of the […]
As Zuwera Alhassan walks briskly crashing the grass on her way through the path leading to the village borehole to fetch water that morning, she realized a sudden feeling of wetness, alerting her that it was that time of the month again. She soon started thinking of the consequences that surround the ‘period’ time when in school; the fear of staining her uniform and the […]
Up to 65 per cent of adult Ghanaians are unable to afford a healthy diet daily. The recommended healthy diets consist of half a plate of vegetables and fruit, a quarter of a plate of carbohydrates, and another quarter of protein. Prof. Anna Lartey, a Professor of Nutrition at the University of Ghana, made this […]
Tidal Rave Festival, widely celebrated as West Africa’s biggest beach festival, has officially announced a massive expansion, transforming into an African Travelling Festival set to unite youth across the continent. Building on its established presence, the highly anticipated event will add Lagos, Nigeria and Durban, South Africa to its list of host cities in 2026, […]
A teacher, Samuel Ofosu Amartey, has been granted a GH¢100,000.00 bail with two sureties by the Amasaman Circuit Court for alleged recruitment scam. The Court, presided over by Mrs Akosua Anokyewaa Adjepong, a relieving judge, ordered that the sureties should be gainfully employed and earning not less than GH¢2,000.00 a month. It asked Amartey to report every Tuesday to the Police investigator handling the case. He has pleaded not guilty to defrauding by […]
The Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) has rescued seven Nigerian nationals who are believed to have been trafficked into Ghana for illegal online schemes. The operation took place on Friday, November 14, 2025, at Mataheko-Afienya as part of EOCO’s ongoing Operation LIFELINE. During the swoop, ten people were arrested—three suspected traffickers and seven victims, […]
Australia, Canada and the United Kingdom (UK) High Commissions in Accra have United to combat visa fraud in Ghana. A statement issued by the three High Commissions said they had joined forces to launch a one-week public awareness campaign aimed at tackling the growing threat of visa fraud. It said visa fraud continued to affect […]
The body screening as part of the recruitment process into the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) will resume in Greater Accra on Thursday, [November 20, 2025] after last week’s suspension following the stampede that killed six people at the El-Wak Stadium. This time around, the GAF has increased the sub-centres to eight for Greater Accra. They […]
US rap star Cardi B has welcomed her fourth child – her first with American footballer Stefon Diggs. The Grammy winner shared news of the baby boy’s arrival on Instagram, writing: “I brought new music and a new album to the world! A new baby into my world, and one more reason to be the […]
Two people are in critical condition and several others have sustained injuries after a swarm of bees launched a sudden attack on funeral mourners at Agona Otwii-Krom in the Agona East District of the Central Region. Residents and visitors had gathered at the community durbar grounds near Agona Kwanyarko to mourn two deceased persons when […]
